How Driving Schools Benefit from Using Swappy's Free Portal in 2026
With the new DVSA learner-only booking rules, driving schools needed new tools to manage their pupils' test swaps. Swappy's free multi-school portal fills that gap perfectly.
The Problem Post-May 2026
Before May 2026, many driving schools managed their pupils' test bookings directly. Now that's illegal. Schools needed a way to stay informed and provide oversight without making the bookings themselves. Swappy's Driving School Portal solves this.
Multi-ADI dashboard
See all your instructors and their pupils' swap listings in one view.
School-wide blackout dates
Block dates when the school can't support any swaps — e.g. training days, holidays.
Readiness controls
Individual instructor readiness gates ensure pupils only swap when they're ready.
Swap notifications
Get notified when any pupil in your school completes a swap.
Seat-Based Pricing for Pupil Access
Driving schools can optionally purchase Premium or Premium+ seats for their pupils — meaning the school pays and the pupil gets full access. This is a popular benefit offered by progressive schools to attract learners. Seat pricing is available in the Driving School Portal.
Why Schools Love It
Schools using Swappy report fewer last-minute schedule surprises, better instructor utilisation (no empty lesson gaps from surprise test moves), and happier pupils who feel supported in finding earlier dates. And the portal itself is completely free — no contract, no setup fee.
Free School Portal — Set Up in Minutes
No cost, no contract. The Swappy Driving School Portal is free for all schools.
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